For as long as he can remember, Chuck has been crazy about rock and roll. His first concert was Def Leppard at the age of 6 - and the rest, as they say, is history. He's been on-air for one of the biggest rock radio stations in the country (you can call him F 'Em Up Chuck) and now he's enjoying life living in New York City. Keep on rockin' in the free world!
Chuck Armstrong
10 Very Diverse Covers of Metallica Songs – Ranked
Most of these are not by rock or metal bands.
Flipping Through the New Book ‘Metallica: Back to the Front’
Though Metallica have been working on it for more than two years, you could say 'Back to the Front' has really been in the making for three decades.
Unboxing Metallica’s ‘Ride the Lightning’ Deluxe Box Set
Just as we did with 'Kill 'Em All,' we've picked up Metallica's deluxe reissue of 'Ride the Lightning' and unpack it for the whole world to see.
Unboxing Metallica’s ‘Kill ‘Em All’ Deluxe Box Set
We got our hands on the deluxe box set reissue of Metallica's debut album, and trust us when we say you need to add it to your collection.
Listen to Classic ’90s Alternative Rock Songs Transformed Into 8-Bit Versions
See how many of these transformed '90s tunes you recognize!
Sully Erna Hosts Early Preview of Upcoming Godsmack Album ‘1000hp’
On Tuesday (June 10), Republic Records invited a small group of press to Quad Studios in New York City to listen to brand new music from Godsmack. On hand to host the night was none other than the band's frontman himself, Sully Erna.
2014 Record Store Day: Guide to Rock + Metal
From cassette tapes and CDs to vinyl and books, Record Store Day has become an annual tradition for music fans and collectors to join together to get their hands on exclusive items that span genres. While you can pick up releases from a wide range of genres, we want to take a closer look at what roc…
Metallica Unleash Studio Demo Version of New Song ‘Lords of Summer’
Metallica fans around the world rejoiced on March 16 as the legendary rock band unveiled their first new song since the 'Beyond Magnetic' EP was released in 2011. 'Lords of Summer' debuted in Bogota, Colombia as the sixth song in the band's set. Now, just a few days later, fans have been blessed wit…
Metallica ‘Destroy’ New York City’s Legendary Apollo Theater
When it was announced that Metallica were to play the legendary Apollo Theater in New York City, fans had no idea what they would be in for. After all, the capacity of the Apollo is 1,506 and Metallica are used to playing shows of 50,000 and above. But with the help of SiriusXM, the band gave fans t…
10 Awesome Metallica Live Performances
In Metallica's first-ever full-length feature film, 'Metallica: Through The Never,' the legendary metal band performs an epic concert in the midst of apocalyptic destruction. With a massive stage set-up and a near-flawless set list, Metallica prove why they're one of the gre…
Exclusive: Jason Newsted Reflects on 25th Anniversary of Metallica’s ‘…And Justice For All…
On August 25, 1988, Metallica released their fourth studio album and the first since the death of bassist Cliff Burton. '...And Justice for All' featured Jason Newsted on bass and some of the most complex 'Tallica tunes to date. Twenty-five years later, songs like 'One' and …
Exclusive: Metallica Guitarist Kirk Hammett Discusses 30th Anniversary of ‘Kill ‘Em All’
On July 25, 1983, Metallica released their debut studio album, 'Kill 'Em All.' Initially, 'Kill 'Em All' was not commercially successful, but 30 years later it is regarded as one of the best thrash metal albums of all time. Its rawness and speed are unmatched, and guita…